Remote Soil Scientist: Data-Driven Soil Health Expert

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Online training

Conferences

Collaborative projects

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Remote Soil Scientist for a forward-thinking AgTech company. You will leverage GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics to assess soil health and guide nutrient management for clients worldwide. The role requires a Ph.D.

or Master’s in a related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication to translate complex soil data into practical recommendations. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advanced

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in soil science research or application with data analysis focus.
• Expertise with GIS, remote sensing, and statistical tools.
• Ability to translate complex soil data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology and plant interactions.
• Excellent communication and remote-work self-management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil data from sensors, satellite imagery, and labs to assess soil health.
• Develop soil management and nutrient strategies for diverse crops.
• Use modeling to predict soil behavior, nutrient cycling, and environmental impacts.
• Collaborate with clients, agronomists, and product teams to implement solutions.
• Stay current with soil science and digital agriculture research.
• Contribute to soil analysis platform development and refinement.
• Prepare technical reports and case studies for clients and teams.
• Advise on soil conservation, remediation, and regenerative practices.

Skills

GIS software

Remote sensing

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Remote Soil Scientist for a forward-thinking AgTech company. You will leverage GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics to assess soil health and guide nutrient management for clients worldwide. The role requires a Ph.D.

or Master’s in a related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication to translate complex soil data into practical recommendations. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advanced